Experienced Business Leader Marc Hill Joins Borgman Capital as Managing Director - Portfolio Management

MILWAUKEE – (OCTOBER 3, 2024) – Private equity firm Borgman Capital today announced business executive Marc Hill has joined the organization as Managing Director – Portfolio Management, with responsibility for value creation within the firm’s portfolio of operating companies.

“Marc has all the qualities we were seeking for this new role. He has a strong track record growing both public and private equity backed companies and a reputation as a people-first leader,” said Sequoya Borgman, Founder and CEO of Borgman Capital. “We are thrilled to welcome him as a trusted advisor and partner to our portfolio company management teams, and key leader of this firm.”

Hill brings deep operating experience and leadership to Borgman Capital. Most recently, he served for seven years as chief executive officer of Milwaukee pet food company Stella and Chewy’s. Prior to that, he served as President and CEO of outdoor recreation equipment supplier Coleman. Past roles include CEO of the U.S. Playing Card Co., owner of the Bicycle brand, and Divisional Senior Vice President at Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., the parent company of Milwaukee Tool. He started his career with Black and Decker and helped launch DeWalt in Europe.

“I’ve had a great career leading both public and private equity-backed companies. I’m excited about the opportunity to sit on the other side of the private equity ecosystem, sharing what I’ve learned along the way to help Borgman Capital’s companies be the best they can be,” said Hill.

Borgman Capital’s current investment portfolio includes seven platform companies spanning the United States and diverse industries. Companies include Technical Products, Inc. (Cleveland, Ohio), Gilman Cheese Corporation (Gilman, Wis.) and Southeastern Meats (Birmingham, Ala.). Through its real estate practice, Borgman Capital also invests in industrial, office, multi-family, and mixed-use properties.

Hill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Oregon—Charles H. Lundquist College of Business. He will be based in Portland, Oregon, where he resides with his wife and daughter. Locally, Marc is a Member of the Board of Trustees of Catlin Gabel School. Marc is also an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and the Association for Corporate Governance (ACG).

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About Borgman Capital
Founded in 2017, Borgman Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring successful lower middle market businesses that are poised for growth, and real estate properties with untapped potential. Borgman Capital partners with business owners, management teams and property owners seeking private equity as a growth or exit strategy. We collaborate with sellers to understand their goals and ensure a smooth transition of legacies and assets. Borgman Capital is headquartered in Milwaukee with additional operations in the Twin Cities.